- By ICON GroupPublished On: January 15, 2024
Asbestos, a group of naturally occurring minerals, was widely used in construction and various building materials until the late 20th century. It was favoured due to its heat resistance, [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: August 26, 2023
Very few words can elicit such instant feelings of fear or worry in the way ‘asbestos’ does. With a long, proven history of causing significant illness through exposure and [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: August 2, 2023
Asbestos is still a danger in the modern world Asbestos is a dangerous mineral fiber that can cause a number of serious health problems, including lung cancer. If you [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: June 15, 2023
While asbestos-containing building materials were phased out of use in the 90s, the reality is that many homes built before this still contain asbestos. Asbestos in your home could [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: April 15, 2023
So you’ve discovered asbestos in your home pre-renovation and have been quoted more than expected to remove it. What now? Should you just DIY it? Surely there are YouTube videos [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: April 5, 2023
When it comes to asbestos removal, finding a reliable and experienced asbestos removal company is essential. With that in mind, here are some tips for choosing the right asbestos [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: February 15, 2023
If you have discovered asbestos in your home or business, it can be an unsettling time. Asbestos is a dangerous material that needs to be handled with care and finding [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: January 15, 2023
If you have discovered the presence of asbestos in your home, you’re right to be concerned. Given that DIY asbestos removal is illegal and dangerous, knowing what to do [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: May 13, 2021
Asbestos has been mined and used in construction for over 100 years. From the very beginning, miners were significantly affected by exposure, with the first asbestos-related death being documented [...]